In-Demand Services

LGBTQ Task Force

The Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life is committed to providing exceptional person-centered care to all, including LGBTQ individuals and their families. Underlying the mission of the Abramson Center and the work we do is the belief that all people are created, b’tzelem Elohim, in the image of God and deserve respect, compassion and care.

In 2014, we created a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Task Force as part of our LGBTQ Initiave to make the Abramson Center a welcoming place for LGBTQ individuals and their families to call home, to work at, and to receive services from. Members of the LGBTQ community have historically experienced institutionalized discrimination. These experiences have negatively impacted the health and well-being of LGBTQ individuals and families. Aware of this unfortunate history, we are dedicated to serving members of the LGBTQ community with sensitivity, awareness, compassion and respect.

We strive to nurture a community in which individuals are valued, celebrated and supported to be their authentic selves and flourish. We are committed to this on-going work. To find out more about our initiative, please contact Rabbi Erica Steelman, staff chaplain at esteelman@abramsoncenter.org.

We are proud to provide care for all people. Read our Pride Blessing here.

We welcome everyone.

The Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life is a nonprofit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, disability, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or genetic information in admissions, referrals, or the provision of care or service.

Exercise of Rights

You have the right to exercise your rights as a resident of the Abramson Residence and as a citizen of the United States, without fear of interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal. You and/or your representative have the right to organize or participate in resident and/or family groups. You also have the right to choose a representative, including a spouse (opposite or same sex), family member, friend or others to exercise your rights on your behalf. Legal guardians appointed on your behalf may exercise your rights according to state law. You retain the ability to exercise any rights that you do not delegate to a representative.

Equal Visitation

You have the right to spend private time with visitors. The Abramson Residence must permit your family, your representative(s), your physician, a representative of the state, and your Long-Term Care Ombudsman to visit you at any time. You don't have to see any visitor you don't want to see. Additionally, the Abramson Residence must provide you with reasonable access to any person who gives you help with your health, social or legal needs.

Serving a Diverse ClienteleThe Abramson Center for Jewish Life does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, disability, handicap, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetic information in admissions, referrals, employment or the provision of care or service.